Stapelia Desmetiana

Stapelia Desmetiana bloom is very similar to stapelia grandiflora and equally smelly. Stapelia desmetiana petals are thicker and darker in colour.

LIGHT
Full sun 
COLD TOLERANCE
10 ºC
WATER
Water generously when soil is dry.
SOIL PH
Unknown
SOIL TYPE
30% potting mix 70% non organic material (pumice or perlite).
FERTILIZER
Fish emulsion, kelp solution, worm casting, shrimp compost.
PROPAGATION METHODS
Stem cuttings
HUMIDITY LEVEL
Low
ACTIVE SEASON
May - Sept.

NOTE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROOTING CUTTINGS 
Insert cutting into the soil (1" deep). When soil is dry, water the plant sparingly. Roots should form in the following two weeks. Plants should be in bright shade during the rooting period. To avoid leaves from getting burnt, acclimatize the plant to full sun.